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  6. TrooperGear Build/ can some one help?

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    Brown1215, I believe I sent you a guide and some pictures. Personally not happy with Troopergear...helmet is more warped than the movie "warp". Yes it is a NE kit but a Troopergear product non-the-less. A lot of the armor is also wonkie needs trimming moding or doesn't line up the best. Keep in touch with me Brown1215 and I'll keep you well informed as best as possible. I am almost done with one setup and starting the second. I am building 2 one for me and one for my son....just sucks because they were recommended seller here on the forum...Moral is if you save up more coin buy one of the more expensive setups...from what I am reading they are a lot better.

  9. Body filler on helmet?

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    Well, being a body guy ( come from mechanics paint world) I know body filler doesn't work unless you have fiberglass helmet. What I did find threw help from wifey being these are abs plastic is that ladies acrylic nail filler does work. The gap is on the ridge where top done meets back. Its more than just a line like seen in originals. Not sure if during gluing it slipped or the fitment is just that bad. I can tell you I fit it a few times and it didn't want to sit flat on gluing ridge. I know the small line gap between back ridge and vents is OK but this occurred close to the front where face meets dome and side of back meets face. I'll take some before and after pix and post them. But for those that were curious, ACRYLIC NAIL FILLER WILL WORK....Have your girl show you how to mix and apply it if unsure...lol

  12. Body filler on helmet?

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    there are a couple of slight gaps on my helmet assembly that I'm not cool with. Some may not even notice them, but I do. Fit up of the helmet, not the best on these kits I have. Have any of you used any kind of filler before to smooth out and blend any gaps? A recommendation of acrylic nail filler (stuff they use when doing a ladies nails) came up. Any thoughts?

  15. Troopergear Helmets

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    Troopergear never mentioned it was large dudes, I have put the armor up to both my son and I. Seems to be fine I am 5'7" and a 160lbs, my Son is 5'9" and about the same weight.  These are the NE Kits, here is the info I got from Troopergear, I bought 2 of the full kits.

     

     

    FULL Kits Include:
    ALL body armor pieces
    NE helmet kit - This helmet kit is a very accurate face on a 3 piece helmet design for durability.  Included is the hardware for assembly and custom aluminum mic tips. 
    ABS cement 
    ABS polish
    Strapping kit with hook Velcro sewn (note: sticky back velcro will be required and is not included). 
    Includes different ab plate versions with and without ab buttons for different versions
    ANH/ESB/ Cheese grater hand plates
    **Note that the helmet kit does not yet include decals** 
     
    LITE Kits Include:
    ALL body armor pieces 
    Strapping kit with hook Velcro sewn. (note: sticky back Velcro required but not included). 
    Includes different ab plate versions with and without ab buttons for different versions
    ANH/ESB/ Cheese grater hand plates
    LITE kits do NOT include ABS cement, ABS polish, or Helmet kit. 
     
    MISC ARMOR INFO: 
    ALL pieces are vac-formed from high gloss .090 ABS plastic, then trimmed and sanded, wrapped and packed for shipping.  The kits do not currently come with assembly instructions as we have not had time to complete them for the new design, but you can find tons of reference material and build threads on forums.whitearmor.net
     
    PICTURES:
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    PRICING:
     
    Prices deleted per FISD rules about posting armor prices. Thanks! DarthAloha
     
     
    For a full price quote including shipping, just let me know your zip code or country and i can get you an accurate price.  Payment will be accepted via Paypal to troopergear@gmail.com

  16. Troopergear Helmets

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    Like I said in my hello post, I recently purchased and received 2 stormtrooper setups from Troopergear (per a recommendation here on White Armor). My dilemma is putting these helmets together. They are 3 piece setups (face/dome and back) I've looked around and unless I am missing it, all I can find is 2 piece helmet tutorials. Could some one point me to how to put these 3 piece helmet setups together. All I have found is how to do a 2 piece. And looking at these not sure how they fit together. No matter how I have mocked them, they don't seem to fit or I can mock them up so the 3 pieces come together but then you won't get your head in them. I am sure I am missing something about doing it, but I don't want to cut and shave and mess them up. We all know this is quite a few dimes worth of stuff.

     

    Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

    Hello from Irish

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    Hello all, been registered for a bit. Haven''t said hello. Been reading posts, and I just bought 2 sets of Stormtrooper armor from Troopergear, based on the recommendation on this site. I'm doing a commander stormtrooper for my son and ESB for myself. Anyways HELLO...look forward to guidance and conversation.

    Hello from Irish501st

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    Hello I am new to the forum. A lot of people have recommended that I join this forum. Obviously, I am a Star Wars fan. Looking to get into costuming for my son and I. We are both looking to do Stormtroopers. I wanna do a good job, so any help and advice will be greatly appreciated. Favorite Star Wars film - EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.

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